SB 1727 allows minors under 18 or their parents to sue social media companies if a diagnosed mental health issue (like anxiety or depression) was caused by the minor’s excessive use of algorithmically curated platforms - those using engagement-driving features like autoplay, endless scrolling, or push notifications. To win, plaintiffs must prove the mental health condition resulted from the excessive use, but courts must assume causation unless the company shows it implemented safety measures. Social media companies can avoid liability by limiting minors’ daily use to 3 hours, blocking access between 10:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m., requiring parental consent, and disabling engagement features for minors. If liability is found, plaintiffs can recover $10,000 per incident or actual damages, plus attorney fees.
SB 1650 requires all assisted living centers in Oklahoma to prominently display a "bill of rights" specific to the center and its staff. This bill of rights outlines 12 key provisions, including the center's right to be treated with respect, to terminate resident contracts under defined conditions (like health or safety risks), and to file grievances without fear of retaliation. The law applies to all assisted living facilities under Oklahoma’s Continuum of Care Act and takes effect on November 1, 2026. It focuses on clarifying operational rights for facilities, not altering resident protections.
SB 1626 bans specific anti-competitive clauses in health insurance contracts between insurers and healthcare providers. It prohibits "gag clauses" (which hide price or cost information from patients), "anti-steering clauses" (restricting insurers from directing patients to lower-cost providers), "all-or-nothing clauses" (forcing full network inclusion), and "most-favored-nations clauses" (blocking price competition). The law also bans any other contract terms that create anti-competitive effects. Violations are treated as unfair or deceptive acts, allowing Oklahoma's Insurance Commissioner to impose penalties or refer cases to the Attorney General for enforcement.
HB 3911 directs Oklahoma's Medicaid agency to amend its federal 1915(c) waiver with CMS to expand coverage for postsecondary support (such as job training or education programs) under Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers. This change would directly affect Oklahomans receiving HCBS through Medicaid who need postsecondary support to maintain independence in community settings. The bill requires the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to formally update the waiver agreement with federal authorities. The amendment would take effect November 1, 2026.
SB 2002 protects pregnant and postpartum women who use substances by granting them immunity from prosecution for prescribed or unprescribed substance use if they are enrolled in or actively seeking treatment through a certified program. Health care providers can recommend enrollment in qualified addiction recovery programs, and women making good-faith treatment efforts cannot be prosecuted even if their infant shows signs of withdrawal or other health issues related to substance exposure. The bill also shields health care providers from civil liability for properly referring women to treatment and modifies district attorney protocols to prioritize treatment over prosecution. It explicitly preserves existing laws for reporting newborn exposure and pursuing unrelated child abuse cases.
SB 1648, the "Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act," requires Oklahoma Medicaid to cover specific maternal health services for pregnant and postpartum women. It mandates separate reimbursement for prenatal, delivery, and postpartum care (including office visits, lab work, remote monitoring, and gestational diabetes management) instead of bundled payments, and adds coverage for depression screening, self-measured blood pressure monitoring, remote ultrasounds, and doulas/community health workers for home visits. The bill also establishes presumptive eligibility for pregnant applicants to access immediate prenatal care while processing full applications. These changes take effect November 1, 2026, and require the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to seek necessary federal approvals.
SB 1909 requires a blind, randomized selection process for medical evaluators in Oklahoma child abuse and neglect cases to prevent bias or "doctor shopping" by the Department of Human Services. It mandates the Office of the Administrative Director of the Courts to implement a statewide system for assigning qualified evaluators (including pediatricians and child abuse specialists), maintain an audit trail of all interactions, and enforce annual certification for evaluators on parental rights and evidence-based practices. The bill also amends the standard for declaring a child deprived to require that allegations be supported by a preponderance of the evidence, and provides civil/criminal enforcement for violations. It takes effect on November 1, 2026.
SB 2129, the "Employer Health Plan Transparency Act," requires health insurance plans covering employees (group health plans or public employee plans) to provide employers with full access to claims data, medical records, and itemized cost details in their contracts. It prohibits contracts from including clauses that limit this information or penalize employers for requesting it. The law mandates that insurers comply with federal privacy rules (HIPAA) when sharing data and requires clear, unmodified disclosures of healthcare costs. Violations could result in civil penalties from Oklahoma's Insurance Commissioner. This bill directly affects employers managing health benefits and insurers contracted with them.
SB 1565 requires Oklahoma's Medicaid program to include nutrition support services for pregnant and postpartum women with diet-related conditions or high-risk pregnancy factors. It mandates medically tailored home-delivered meals designed by dietitians to meet specific medical needs, along with optional nutritional counseling, to improve maternal health outcomes. The bill authorizes Oklahoma Health Care Authority to use federal funds from the CMS Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Model exclusively for these services. The law takes effect July 1, 2026, and is designated as an emergency measure.
SB 1847 modifies Oklahoma's ADvantage Waiver Program, which provides Medicaid home- and community-based services. It creates an exception allowing individuals with cognitive impairments to qualify if they were already residing in an assisted living center contracted with the state when their impairment developed, and the center has a specific accommodation plan. This change directly affects adults with cognitive impairments who live in state-contracted assisted living facilities and developed their condition after moving in. The bill does not alter financial or age requirements but adjusts eligibility for this specific group. The exception applies to those meeting all three conditions outlined in the bill's new subsection B.
